W11397137 to W11455232: Keep the Ice-Maker Part History
Whirlpool's W11455232 accessory page identifies W11397137 as an earlier reference. If that older number appears on your original ice maker, retain it in the order record and confirm the current service application for the complete refrigerator model.
Use the model-specific diagram
Copy the full model and revision from the appliance label. Locate the ice-maker assembly in its diagram and record the current orderable number. A search result containing both W11397137 and W11455232 helps connect the history, but it does not establish every seller's supplied assembly or bundle contents.
Keep manufacturer numbers separate from retailer catalog identifiers and the store SKU. These can all aid communication while answering different questions.
Compare the assembly and package
Check the connector, mounting features and water entry against the original and the service instructions. Determine which existing pieces are retained and which are included. Do not assume that a manufacturer's accessory bundle and a replacement seller's package contain identical items.
Ask the supplier which assembly will actually arrive if a headline, box label and product photograph use different references. A documented supersession may explain the difference; it should not be guessed after disassembly.
Confirm the need for replacement
Separate the fit question from diagnosis. A no-ice complaint can involve water delivery, appliance conditions or another part of the system. Have the failure stage established before selecting the assembly.
Disconnect power and close the water supply before replacement. Do not modify plugs, mounting points or water-entry components to make an uncertain application fit. Keep the label photographs and model-specific lookup with the order for later support.
Product reference

Compare the W11455232 listing and product photographs with the complete appliance model before ordering. A symptom or similar appearance alone does not establish compatibility.
Related reading
- W11455232 and WRQA59CNKZ: Check the Complete Refrigerator Model
- W11455232 Kit Contents: Do Not Copy Another Seller's Bundle
References and application limits
Catalog relationships and general operating guidance were checked on October 28, 2026. The linked manufacturer guidance applies to the platforms it describes; use your complete model’s manual and parts diagram for the repair. Reference listings for genuine parts do not establish the manufacturer or certification of this store’s replacement.